Archangel

Size limits

LOA 260.31m, beam 34.6m, draught 9.2m, 43,607DWT.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.7m (springs), 0.4m (neaps).

Influenced by drifting ice and prevailing winds (4.0m max).

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach: The port is approached through Dvinskiy Zaliv and is entered along the main fairway extending S for approx 30nm, through the delta of Reka Severnaya Dvina, which commences at Mud'yupgskiye No 1 Lightbuoy (64°56.8'N 040°05.6'E), crosses Berezovvy Bar, 3.5nm SE and continues along the course of Reka Maymaksa and the S part of Korabel'nyy Rukav.

Railway bridge: A railway lifting bridge spans Reka Severnaya Dvina 1.5nm within the entrance. The central span of the bridge is opened once every day between 0120 and 0320hrs for the passage of vessels with mastheads of 14m and not more than 40m. The width of this passage is 70m.

Permission to pass through the bridge must be requested from SUDS before 2359hrs and not later than 1700hrs the preceding day. Cancellation of the request must be should be made not later that 0300hrs if required.

Indication of readiness to proceed must be given to SUDS before 2359 hours and after the span has been raised, vessel movement is regulated by SUDS with the aid of traffic lights fixed to each side of the central span. A green light indicates permission to proceed and a red light indicates prohibition. Fast vessels with a speed of more than 21.6kts may use the central passage at times other than those indicated above.

The central span is not raised when wind strength is above 22kts or when the air temperature is below -30°C. Vessels with a masthead of not more than 14m may use the passages either side of the central span.

Caution: Numerous timber yards are located near the banks of Reka Maymaksa with large quantities of logs waiting to be lifted out of the water. These logs may reduce the navigable width of the channel.

Port limits

The port occupies almost the whole of the estuarial part of Reka Severnaya Dvina.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Mandatory participation in the VTS. There is radar surveillance of the main channel from Krutokolenskiy No 25 Lightbuoy (64°46.7'N 040°24.0'E) to the Ekonomiya cargo handling area in Reka Kuznechikha and the parallel through Bochaga-Krivvyak Light (64°41'N) in Reka Maymaksa.

SUDS Post No 1 is situated in the coast radar station office at Ekonomiya Cargo Handling Area. Control is exercised from this post over the zone extending from Mud'yugskiy No 1 Lightbuoy to the parallel through the S end of Ostrov Brevennik (64°36.5'N) in Reka Maymaksa and the parallel of 64°39'N in Reka Kuznechikha.

Anchorages

There is an anchorage at the mouth of Reka Severnaya Dvina off the town of Archangel in depths of 7.0m -18.0m.

Anchorage in 10.0-13.0m sand and mud may be found between 4nm and 7nm NE of Golets Light (64°45.5'N 039°58.7'E)

Outer anchorages:

Berezovvy Bar: Located W of Ostrov Mud'yugskiy Turning Light (64°53.2'N 040°146'E) in depths of less than 3.0m, sand and mud. (for use by small vessels). This anchorage is dangerous in SW'ly to NWly winds.

Mys Yuzhnyy: Located 0.5nm W and 0.9nm S of Mys Yuzhnyy (64°41'N 040°17'E) for vessel awaiting improvement in weather condition. Care must be taken to avoid Regulated Area No 80, a former mined area in which fishing and anchoring is prohibited.

Ostrov Lebedin: Located between 1.1nm WNW and 0.9nm S of Lebedinskiy Light (64°49.1'N 040°21.2'E)

Chizhovskiy Reyd (64°45'N 040°30'E) which has four anchorage positions.

Restrictions

During HW vessels may proceed through the channel providing their length is less than 160m and with a draught not exceeding 8.0m. Vessels going to timber mills No 2 and No 3 may pass through the drawbridge only during the night from 0120hrs to 0320hrs local time. During poor visibility (less than 0.5nm) and during winds over force 8, vessel movement is prohibited. Entry is prohibited into Regulated Area 41, which is located in the river above and below the S end of the railway bridge. Regulated Area No 175, in which anchoring and fishing is prohibited, extends across the width of the river above and below the bridge.

Overhead cables: A cable with vertical clearance of 45m spans Reka Maymaksa 0.6nm above Birzevoy Light (64°37.8'N 040°30.6'E). An overhead cable with a safe vertical height of 43m spans Nokol'skiy Rukav close N of Kegostrovskiye Front Leading Lights (64°31.6'N 040°23.3'E).

Regulated Area Nos 171 and 174 , in which anchoring and fishing are prohibited, are established in Reka Maymaksa and Nikol'skiys Rukav respectively.

Submarine cables and pipelines: Protected zones are located 100m either side of a submarine cable. The location of where the pipeline and cables enter and leave the water is indicated by a landing beacon consisting of a post 2 in height, black and yellow bands, surmounted by a white painted notice prohibiting anchorage, which is illuminated at night. At a distance of 100m above and below the landing beacons, pairs of pole beacons in transit indicate the boundaries of the protection zone.

Tugs

There are a number of tugboats available for transporting dry cargo as well as raft operations. Regulations on the number of tugs must be followed.

Charts and publications

Soviet 621. BA 2273, 2294, 2295. Admiralty Pilot NP72, NP286(2).

Communications

VHF: All vessels when approaching the port of Archangel should establish radio contact through the coastal "Archangel Radio" station which operates throughout 24 hours on Ch 16.

Port Control (PSSI): Call: Archangel Radio 5, Ch 16, 14.

Central Port Control: Call: Archangel Radio 3, Ch 16, 26, 27.

Rescue Centre: Call: Archangel Radio 1, Ch 16, 02, 25.

Archangel Pilots: Call: Archangel Radio 11, Ch 16, 14, Tel: +7 818 229 7914.

Duty Pilots: Tel/Fax: +7 818 263 7306.

VTS: Archangel Radio 5, Ch 16, 14.

VTS Post No 1: Call: Archangel Radio 17.

Health

All vessels arriving from foreign ports and foreign vessel arriving from CIS are subject to health inspection. The Port Health Authorities must be notified, not later than 6 hours prior to arrival at Mud'yugskiy No 1 Lightbuoy regarding the presence onboard of sick persons or rats and of health conditions in the previous port. Quarantine message must be first sent by radio prior to arrival. In cases where pratique is not granted, vessels must be anchored in one of the roadstead as indicated by SUDS and, until such time as pratique is given, no persons other than the pilot and Health Department personnel are permitted to board or leave the vessel. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.

Position: Head of Maritime Security Service.

Address: 3/6, Petrovka Str, Moscow 125993, Russia.

Tel: +7 495 221 7130.

Fax: +7 495 200 1003.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.msecurity.ru

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

All types of repairs are available. Floating dock lift 7,000t

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Bunkers are available from barges stationed in the town roadstead or can be delivered by lighters.

Stores: Available

Medical

Arkhangelsk Medical Center, 4km.

Crew change

Crew change can take place.

Transport

Nearest airport: Talagi, 18km.

Airport facilities: Daily flights to Moscow and St Petersburg for international connections.

Nearest railway: Archangel.

Working hours

For vessels berthed in the Commercial Port, loading and discharging operations are throughout 24 hours, Sun and holidays included. For vessels loading timber from berths of timber mills see conditions of the "Soviet Wood Charter Party".

Where it is

The port of Archangel is situated at the mouth of the Severnaya Dvina River in the SE corner of Dvina Bay (in the White Sea).

The port

The port handles various types of cargo including sawn timber, cardboard, other timber goods, cellulose, containers, metal products, passengers and, more recently, oil. In addition rafts are widely used in the transportation of timber.

The bay is usually frozen over from the beginning of Nov until ice breaks up in May. The Commercial Sea Port of Archangel comprises three separate cargo areas, Ekonomiya, Levi Bereg and Bakaritsa. The cargo terminal is connected to the rail system, which enables the transport of goods to the N and Arctic regions.

Traffic

Approx 2,300,000t of cargo are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Archangel?

Agents will arrange for a pilot, which is compulsory for all foreign vessels entering, leaving or moving within the port.

What time zone is Archangel in?

Local time at Archangel is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Archangel?

The deepest berth listed is at Ekonomiya Terminal: 9.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Archangel?

1000.

Which load line zone is Archangel in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Archangel?

Port State Control at Archangel: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Archangel?

The UN/LOCODE of Archangel is RUARH.

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